Maintenance
New automatic transaxle fluid Changing automatic transaxle
should be red. The red dye is
added so the assembly plant can
identify it as automatic transaxle
fluid and distinguish it from
engine oil or antifreeze. The red
fluid
Have
changed by an Authorized Kia
Dealer according to the Maintenance
automatic
transaxle
fluid
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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dye, which is not an indicator of Schedule at the beginning of this
section.
fluid quality, is not permanent. As
the vehicle is driven, the automat-
ic transaxle fluid will begin to look Use only the specified automatic
darker. The color may eventually
appear light brown.
HOT
COLD
transaxle
"Recommended Lubricants" later in
this section.)
fluid.
(Refer
to
1LDE5009
If the fluid has been warmed to nor-
mal operating temperature of approx- ✽ NOTICE
Have an Authorized Kia dealer
change the automatic transaxle fluid
imately 70~80°C (158~176°F), the
fluid level should be within “HOT”
range.
according
to
the
Scheduled
Maintenance at the beginning of this
section.
“COLD” scale is for reference only
and should NOT be used to deter-
mine transaxle fluid level.
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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